Fans of the Final Fantasy franchise are increasingly impatient waiting for the remake of the classic series, Final Fantasy IX, after an interesting statement from Naoki Yoshida, or who is familiarly known as Yoshi-P, producer of Final Fantasy XIV. This statement not only adds to excitement among the players, but also strengthens the rumors of a remake that have been circulating since 2021.
During the PAX East 2024 event, Yoshi-P not only made a funny statement regarding the Elden Ring DLC, but also contributed part of the speculation about the Final Fantasy IX remake. In the release of the latest expansion Final Fantasy However, what attracted more attention was the ambiguous statement made by Yoshi-P.
Yoshi-P stated that the Final Fantasy IX reference in Final Fantasy XVI was made for a specific reason, without providing further explanation. This invites speculation that the Final Fantasy IX remake project is indeed in the development stage. Rumors of this project have been rife since 2021 when data from Nvidia was leaked, although Yoshi-P's statements may relate to a collaboration between games in the Final Fantasy franchise.
The presence of a Final Fantasy IX remake has long been the dream of loyal fans of this franchise. This series has a special place in the hearts of players because of its deep story and iconic characters. With speculation getting stronger, fans are increasingly impatient to see whether this rumor will come true.
Although there has been no official confirmation from Square Enix regarding the Final Fantasy IX remake project, Yoshi-P's statement has added fuel to the fire of rumors that are increasingly burning in the fan community. Let's wait for further news from the developer regarding whether this remake will actually be realized and meet the hopes of loyal fans.